The Wasp — 1891 — page 383: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two satirical illustrations. The upper image depicts "Miss San Francisco, The Docker" — a woman in classical dress holding a torch, clearly referencing the Statue of Liberty. She's shown in an exaggerated, mocking pose. The lower illustration shows a cherub or cupid figure riding in what appears to be a barrel or container, with "stars" visible on it. The satire appears to target San Francisco's working-class identity and possibly labor disputes involving dock workers. By reimagining the iconic Lady Liberty as "Miss San Francisco, The Docker," the cartoonist mocks the city's portrayal or self-image, suggesting a disconnect between San Francisco's aspirations and its actual character dominated by labor struggles and working-class concerns. The specific historical context—the particular labor dispute or civic criticism—remains unclear without additional publication date information.